What’s the difference between a protein shake and smoothie?

A smoothie typically has more fruit and in general is higher in carbs and lower in protein than a protein shake.

Why would you want to add more protein to your diet?

By adding more protein to your diet, you will only maintain and possibly gain more muscle mass, but you will also remain full longer. Did you know that for every 1 lb of muscle, you will burn an additional 100 calories a day! That means that if you can 5 lbs of muscle, you can take in an additional 500 calories of food a day without any weight gain!

Are protein shakes good for weight loss?

Yes. Protein shakes not only help you to stay full, but they also help you to build muscle. Plus, depending on which type of protein powder you use (almost all protein except for whey), actually uses calories to breakdown the protein. So, if you take in 100 calories of protein, your body will need 10-30% additional calories to break it down. For example, eating 100 calories of a slow digesting protein (casein, chicken, etc...) will only net 70 calories!

How to Make the BEST Protein Shake - Super Thick!

Ingredients

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1 cup ice cubes
1 cup almond milk
1 scoop zero carb flavoured protein powder
1/8-1/4 tsp xanthan gum
sweetener to taste

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Instructions

Add all the ingredients to a high speed blender, starting with 1/8 tsp of xanthan gum. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes. Check the taste and thickness of the shake and add additional sweetener or xanthan gum for a thicker shake.

Notes

nutritional value depending on the type and brand of protein powder, as well as any changes to liquid or adding nut butters.
if using high fat liquids (such as canned coconut milk or heavy cream) only add a couple of tablespoons along with almond milk.

Author: Cat
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Snack
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: Keto, Low Carb, Sugar-free
Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 shake
Calories: 150
Sugar: 0.5
Fat: 10
Carbohydrates: 1
Fiber: 0.3
Protein: 30